Monthly Archives: August 2011

A fry (young salmon) infected with Sea Lice. ALEXANDRA MORTON PHOTO.

The Dying Salmon Mystery Solved?

Last summer we ran an article about the dwindling returns of spawning Fraser River Sockeye Salmon and spoke with Biologist Alexandra Morton, a passionate woman who has dedicated much of… Read More

Frame grab from Chris Christie's video

New Squamish Jet Boat Video

Last week we caught a ride up the Squamish River with jay from Squamish River Jet. I posted a little video shot on my iphone but this vid, from photographer… Read More

screen grab from "Balance of Powder"

“Balance of Powder” Trailer

Heavy coastal rains today are reminding some of us that winter is not really all that far away so here is a ski vid teaser to help usher things along.… Read More

Mellow afternoon on the Stawamus Stage, until Girl Talk arrived.

Squamish LIVE – Day 1 – Good times and bad garbage

Day one of the Squamish Live Music Festival was hot and sweaty. The musical acts were diverse and early highlights included a soothing acoustic sing-along with Emily Haines and James… Read More

Screen Grab from Robin Avery's Highline video.

Squamish Highline Video

IN the Summer 2010 issue of Mountain Life we ran a story on the “new” sport of Slacklining and one anonymous “highliner” said, “Honestly, if you want the truth, highlining… Read More

Good Morning. FEET PHOTO

Squamish River Jet Boat Fun

We had to access a hike on the western shore of the Squamish River so we called Jay at Squamish RiverJet for a lift. Being the nice guy that he… Read More

Hank's first time in a speed boat. Same with the white tiger. FEET PHOTO

Howe Sound Speed Boat Trip

There is more to the Coast Mountains than just the mountains and life is different out on the water. I’ve driven the Sea to Sky highway probably 600 times but… Read More

This book is signed by Coast Mountain Legend Wade Simmons

Contest– Win the “Locals Guide to North Shore Rides”

Here at Mountain Life we’ve got a brand spanking new, SIGNED, copy of Wade Simmons and Sharon Bader’s incredible guidebook to most of the best riding you never knew about.… Read More

Frame Grab from Season 5 of FreeSki TV

Teaser for Salomon’s FREESKI TV

It’s the middle of summer but it was kind of cold today and for some reason this teaser for the upcoming season of Salomon Freeski TV seemed just right. FreeskiTV… Read More

Working hard? Or hardly working?

Partying it up in Salt Lake City

The Mountain Life crew (everyone except me) are down in Salt Lake City for a big retailers show this weekend. To make sure we all know how hard they are… Read More